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CA08 ANF

2008 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,353 mi
Last recorded111,353 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ANF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 111,353 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,741 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 98,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 93,094 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,983 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 74,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tracking

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,516 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,878 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 51,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,859 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres feathering on outer edges

slight wear to front brake discs

wipers smearing

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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CA08 ANF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 61,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA08 ANF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA08 ANF registered?

CA08 ANF is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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